Business
Big Island Grown Dispensaries Appoints New CEO
Big Island Grown (B.I.G.) Dispensaries has appointed Dylan Shropshire as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Preschool Open Doors Program Accepting Applications
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has opened an application period for its Preschool Open Doors (POD) program for the 2019-2020 POD school year.
WORKSHOP: How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop, on “How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i.”
Dark to Present Workshop on Constructive Conflict
Author and professor Kimberly Dark presents “Constructive Conflict: Make a Long-Term Difference vs. Feel Better Short-Term” on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019.
KKCC Holding ‘Legislative 101 Class’
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative 101 Class, from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.
New County Surcharges Begin Jan. 1
On June 29, 2018, Ordinance No. 1874 was enacted in Hawai‘i County.
Humane Society Expands Management Team
An expanded team of professionals will take the reins of the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) in 2019.
Hawai‘i Island Visitor Arrivals & Spending Decrease
Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent a total of $1.29 billion in November 2018, which was nearly flat (-0.3%) compared to November 2017.
Forest Stewardship Efforts Recognized
Through its FLEX Grants program, the Hawai‘i Community Foundation recently awarded $15,000 in grant funding to the Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI).
Hotel Revenue, Occupancy Decrease on Big Island in November
Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported no growth in revenue per available room, modest growth in average daily rate and a decrease in occupancy in November 2018.
Libraries Closed for Christmas & New Year’s Day
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, all public libraries and support offices will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.
Kahilu Theatre Gala Raises $145K for Youth Programs
Funding will support Hawai‘i Island youth through performing arts programs at Kahilu Theatre.
Hawai‘i County Offers Holiday Tree-Cycling Service
To help make the holidays greener, Hawai‘i County’s Solid Waste Division of the Department of Environmental Management will again offer tree-cycling service.
Lyft Offers Holiday Promo Codes for Hawai‘i Island Residents
Lyft is offering new users up to $20 in Lyft credit and 20% off to existing riders for their next two rides.
IRS: Make Estimated Tax Payment Now to Avoid Tax Time Surprise
The IRS is advising employees that they can still avoid a tax-time surprise by making a quarterly estimated tax payment directly to the IRS.
Luquin’s Looking to Reopen in 2019
In January of 2017, Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant in Pāhoa was destroyed by a fire that also took out three commercial properties.
Top Accounting Scholars to Convene on O‘ahu
The world’s top scholars in accounting will gather at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa from Jan. 3 to 5 for the Hawaiʻi Accounting Research Conference.
Merriman’s Donates $30K to Local Charities
In honor of the 30th anniversary of Merriman’s Restaurant in Waimea, chef and owner of Merriman’s Hawai‘i, Peter Merriman, donated $30,000 to local Hawai‘i charities
Hawai‘i County Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3%
The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) reports that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 2.4%.
State Releases Financial Report for 2018
The Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) has released the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.
